Research and Export Controls
Export Controls are federal laws that govern how technology, technical data, technical assistance, and items or materials (from software to satellites and more) are physically or electronically exported, shipped, transmitted, transferred, or shared from the U.S. to foreign countries, persons, or entities. These laws protect national security and U.S. foreign policy interests, prevent terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and preserve U.S. economic competitiveness. Penalties for violating these laws can be severe, both for the individual researcher and the university.
Your research may be subject to export controls oversight when:
- The items, materials, technology, or technical data used in the research are identified on U.S. export control lists.
- Working with (formally or informally), or providing technical assistance to, foreign nationals from countries currently sanctioned (e.g., for trade, travel, or terrorism) by the U.S.
- A research agreement (e.g., contract, award, non-disclosure agreement) limits publication of results or participation in the design, conduct, or reporting of the research based on citizenship.
About the Texas Tech Office of Export and Security Compliance Program
OESC supports university investigators and research administrators with questions about and actions required for compliance with these federal regulations including:
- Evaluating research activity (e.g., sponsored project, technology transfer, international travel) for export controls conditions in coordination with ORS, International Affairs, and other university units
- Assisting in the creation of a Technology Control Plan (TCP), if export controls apply to the research activity
- Obtaining appropriate federal licenses and other approvals for the export-controlled research activity
- Advising on, and monitoring the completion of, required export controls training
Texas Tech Office of Export and Security Compliance Contact Information
Allie Matviko
Assistant Director, Office of Export and Security Compliance
806-834-3139